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Handmade Ivory Botanical Renaissance Bodice
Handmade Ivory Botanical Renaissance Bodice
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Sizing Guide
Sizing Information
Our recommended sizing may be different for each item. Please refer to the size chart on the product page for finding your correct size in that item.
Taking Your Measurements
- Wear a well-fitting bra: Ideally, wear a non-padded bra or no bra if that’s how you’ll wear the clothing you’re measuring for. This gives a more accurate measurement of your natural bust size.
- Use a soft measuring tape: It’s best to use a flexible cloth or plastic measuring tape for body measurements. Make sure the tape is not stretched out or damaged.
- Stand tall and relaxed: Stand with your back straight but relaxed, with your arms at your sides. Keep a natural posture.
- Take your bust measurement: Wrap the measuring tape around your back, bringing it across the fullest part of your bust, typically over the nipples. Make sure the tape is snug but not too tight, and it should sit level all the way around.
- Take your waist measurement: Wrap the measuring tape around the natural waistline, ensuring it’s level all the way around your body (parallel to the ground). The tape should be snug but not tight—just enough to rest comfortably against your skin without pinching.
- Check the measurement: The number where the tape meets itself is your measurement. Make sure it is measured in inches or centimeters, depending on the sizing system you use.
- Take the measurement with a mirror or friend: If possible, use a mirror to ensure the tape is straight across your back and not twisted, or ask a friend to help for a more accurate result.
Choosing the Right Size Corset or Stays
When choosing the right size corset, it’s important to start with accurate body measurements, including your bust and waist. Our size charts provide recommended measurements for each size, so begin by selecting the size that most closely matches your measurements.
If your bust and waist measurements fall into different size categories, prioritize the waist size first. If your bust is smaller or larger than the recommended size, you can adjust the fit using a chemise or shift underneath for added fullness, or by loosening or tightening the lacing to accommodate your bust more comfortably.
For those with a larger bust, you may need to tighten the corset more in the bust to close the lacing gap, and/or you may have a wider lacing gap than in the waist. Conversely, if you have a smaller bust, you can pad with period-appropriate methods like additional layers or bust inserts.
Ultimately, it’s about finding the balance between a snug, supportive waist fit and comfortable bust shaping. If you’re between sizes, it's usually best to size based on your waist and adjust the rest with lacing or layering techniques.
When selecting stays or a corset, experienced wearers may want to size down for a tighter fit. Typically, we recommend finding a corset or stays that is:
- 2-3 inches smaller than your bust for a relaxed fit
- 4-5 inches smaller for a snug fit
- 5-6 inches smaller for the most snug, cleavage-enhancing fit
However, achieving this level of bust reduction might not always be possible depending on your waist size. If your bust doesn’t match the waist size you select, you can use padding or layering to enhance the bust area for added shape.
For the waist measurement, we suggest:
- About 1 inch smaller than your waist for a relaxed fit
- 2-3 inches smaller for a standard fit
- 4-6 inches smaller for the most snug fit
Keep in mind, the width of the lacing gap at the front and/or back of your stays will also change depending on how small the corset is and how tightly you lace it. Consider how big you’d like that gap to be when picking your size. The recommendations above are based on having little to no lacing gap in the back, so if you'd like more of a gap in the back, you could size down even smaller.
Other considerations:
- Please remember that every body compresses differently, so we can't guarantee an exact fit. To ensure the best results, follow our sizing recommendations on the size chart.
- Larger body measurements are typically are able to squish more than smaller measurements
- If you're planning on changing weight, select a size that fits more in the middle (standard fit). If your measurements increase/decrease, you can utilize the lacing gap to increase/decrease the size of your corset up to 4 inches (back lacing styles only)
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Very floofy, I feel like I’m off to write some poetry when I wear it. Very comfy as well. 10/10 highly recommend.
Really comfortable, and it looked great with my costume!
2nd purchase. Bought the first as a gift, it was such quality I decided li needed one for my own cosplay closet!
amazing! loved it very much!!
The belt is gorgeous and high quality. Can't wait to wear it to a Ren faire
Excellent quality and shipped promptly.
Very very nice bag with high quality!
Unfortunately, the dress was sold out at the time I bought it, so I can't rate it. But it would certainly be very beautiful and of good quality. I would definitely order from this shop again as I have already bought other products there!
Nice product, I would buy again!
It’s so lovely! Very well done, quite sturdy!
Although “damaged” it’s still a really awesome piece to use. It actually took me a while to notice the damage on mine, even then it’s still really good quality and in good shape!
I’ve yet to wear it for an event but I’m so excited when I do! Whenever I try it on it’s been very comfortable and pretty easy to put on and adjust. Amazing!
Good belt, could not complain
Got it to match my new belt!
Can wait to use this for my phone, wallet, and what not
The seller was absolutely amazing and worked with me! I would definitely recommend this item for others. It is stunning!
The seller was absolutely amazing and worked with me! I would definitely recommend this item for others. It is stunning!
Love love love! I really wanted a petticoat that had some nice lacey details, was made of natural fabrics, and was more than a simple gathered skirt with one additional layer of trim or ruffle. This petticoat is perfect! It doesn't add crazy proof, but it makes my skirts more voluminous a weighty in just the right way. I haven't washed it, so I'm unsure of shrink ability. Sizing based on size chart and owner support ended up being perfect (I sized down from my usual size. I'm usually a 12us and bought a medium). Dying to have it black!!
My second corset from this shop and equally stunning and carefully crafted. Let’s support artisans!
Wow! Bought this as part of a costume for renaissance festivals, etc. Talk about top quality! The item was exactly as pictured and described, fit perfectly, and was well worth the price. I'd definitely buy from this shop again, and wish them nothing but success for the future. Get your next costume piece here, people - you won't be disappointed!
Very beautiful, high quality and cute earrings!
Beautiful bottle, looks exactly like the photo!
Beautiful belt as described! 🖤
